Re: Re: gleevec weight gain

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When I was in the hospital on Gleevec I did not have an appetite could not stand

the taste as the medicine was messing with my taste buds. I would tell them to

take my tray away could not tolerate the smell of food much less look at it. But

then again i had to ask what something was on the plate it looked horribele this

was YUKY hospital food. Found out later on the Dr's and hospital staff would not

eat in their cafeteria LOL.

Once out I did make my self eat had scrambled or fried eggs daily (for protein)

seemed to be the only food I could tolerate at first.

Nothing tasted good as well as on Sprycel but after several months I finally had

an appetite and started liking foods I never liked.

Good luck , You will soon be caught up with us all on the weight issue so

enjoy while you can and do take care of yourself.

Anita

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> I have been reading posts from other people in this group about gaining weight

while taking Gleevec. I just want to say, I have lost weight since being on it.

I have lost a total of 41 pounds. I have NO appetite though and have to make

myself eat. I'm not sure if it's from the Gleevec or what it is from but I'm not

complaining about the weigt loss. I just hope I lose more!

> Blessings,

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